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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,965.65, 53,954.96 and 11,005.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,965.65, 53,954.96 and 11,005.23 is: 16,509.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,965.65 : 53,954.96 = 11,005.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,965.65/53,954.96 = 11,005.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,965.65x = 53,954.96 × 11,005.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,965.65x = 593,786,744.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,786,744.44/35,965.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,509.83

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